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The Cicero Town News 

Vol. 7 No. 17 Published monthly for the residents of Cicero September 2008 

www.TheTownOfCicero.com 

Highlights from the 

Cicero Town News 

town news 

New Indoor Soccer Field Under 

Consideration by Town 

details on page 5 

Dominick’s Restructuring of Paramedic 

Services Improving the Quality of Emergency 

Care for Cicero Residents 

As part of Town President 

Dominick’s restructuring of the 

paramedic service in May 2008 

which brought with it new EMS 

equipment and enhanced training 

for paramedics, Cicero residents 

are receiving better quality health 

care and lives are being saved. 

For example, the ability to obtain 

and transmit 12 lead EKG’s has 

enabled local hospitals to alert 

their cardiac teams to be standing by 

for patients who are actively having 

a heart attack prior to their arrival at 

the hospital. The ability of paramedics 

to notice and report potentially lethal 

heart blockages means patients 

get the needed treatment from 

cardiologists in minutes rather than 

hours. 

continued on page 5 

announcements 


Cicero Welcomes New Police Officers 

At the Cicero Town Board meeting 

on Tuesday, August 12, the Town 

Board approved the appointment 

of five new Cicero Police Officers 

who were dutifully sworn in by 

Police Supt. Tony Iniquez. The 

officers (pictured from left to right): 

Richard Pater, Carlos Vazquez, 

Eduardo Garcia, Jon Ingvea and 

Ramon Perez. 

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“We welcome these young men to 

the Town’s employ to protect and 

serve Cicero residents,” said Town 

President Larry Dominick. “Adding 

patrol officers is something I 

promised I would do to increase 

the peace on Cicero’s streets. We 

have added police and will continue 

do so, within the constraints of the 

budget, to better combat the gangs 

and to better protect our law-abiding 

residents.” 


October 8th Grand Opening 

Cicero Municipal Complex! 

Look for details in the October 1 issue of the Cicero Town News and online at www.yournewtownhall.com.

Larry Dominick 

Town President 

Marylin Colpo - Clerk 

Marylin Joseph Colpo Virruso - Clerk - Supervisor 

Joseph Fran Virruso Reitz - Supervisor Collector 

Fran Jose Reitz Alanis - Collector - Town Assessor 

Jose Dennis Alanis - Raleigh Town Assessor - Trustee 

Dennis Alberto Raleigh Ayala - Trustee - Trustee 

Victor Lorraine Garcia Walsh - Trustee - Trustee 

Lorraine Maria Walsh Punzo-Arias - Trustee- Trustee 

Maria Punzo-Arias - Trustee 

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Table of Contents 

Town News________________________ 2-11 

Town News___________________________________2-13 

Someone You Should Know____________14-15 

Someone You Should Know in Cicero___10-11 

Community Announcements 

Community Announcements and Services__16-28 

and Advertisements_____________________________29-34 

Services_______________________ 12-25 

Special Announcement - 

“Mexican Independence Day”______35 

Community Calendar________________ 26-27 

Advertisements_____________________ 28-34 

Special Notice: Cinco de Mayo_________ 35 

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2 The Cicero Town News September 08

From the President’s Desk 

by Cicero Town President Larry Dominick 

Dear Cicero residents, 

October is going to be a big 

month for Cicero. 

On October 8, we will be officially 

opening the new municipal 

complex—the new Town Hall 

and the new Police Station. Look 

for important details regarding 

the announcement celebration 

in next month’s Town News as 

well as in advertisements and 

other communications we use 

to get the word out to all Cicero 

families. 

October will also be a big month 

because we have the Houby 

Day Parade put together by the 

Cicero Chamber of Commerce. 

And October will be a big month 

because of my high hopes for 

the Chicago Cubs in the playoffs. 

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On August 29, we officially 

opened the Cicero Community 

Park, a beautiful, 11-acre, familyfriendly 

park on Laramie between 

34th & 35th. Look for pictures 

from the opening weekend 

celebration in next month’s Town 

News. 

The Cicero Community Park is 

part of the Sportsman’s Park 

redevelopment, the first phase of 

it, in fact. 

As we did with the new municipal 

complex where we built a 

park at 1808 S. Laramie and, 

of course, the new community 

center, it was important to me 

that redeveloping Sportsman’s 

included community green space 

for our children and our seniors to 

enjoy during the warm weather 

months. 

I think you’ll agree that the park 

is a great space for outdoor 

activities, for our various ethnic 

festivals, for family movie nights, 

and activities of those sorts. 

Dominick Meets with Puerto Rican Official 

Lourdes Ramos-Rivera is the 

Majority Whip of the Puerto Rican 

House of Representatives and the 

Chair of the Ethics Committee. 

Ramos-Rivera met with Town 

President Larry Dominick during a 

recent visit to the United States. 

I am very thankful for the support 

of all the Cicero residents who 

believed in me and believed in 

our collective vision for the “New 

Cicero”. We get closer to realizing 

that dream every day. The Cicero 

Community Park is another 

important step in that direction. 

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Finally, I want to recognize all of 

our town employees this month. 

From clean-up weekend to the 

construction of new parks to new 

constituent service programs to 

preparing to move into our stateof-the-art 

community center, I have 

raised the level of expectations for 

town employees’ performance. 

I have done so because Cicero 

taxpayers deserve a town 

government that is always seeking 

to improve the quality of its service. 

I have seen a lot of people 

really step up and show their 

commitment to Cicero and to 

Cicero residents. It has been very 

encouraging. 

Many thanks to you and your 

families. 

Sincerely, 


Cicero Town President 

P.S. As always, please feel free 

to contact me with concerns, 

questions, comments or suggestions 

at larry@thetownofcicero.com 

Thank you. 

September 08 

The Cicero Town News 

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Town News 

Dominick sponsors successful “National Night Out” at Morton College 

Cicero Town President Larry Dominick and the Cicero Town Board of Trustees 

sponsored a greatly successful “National Night Out” outdoor picnic on Tuesday, 

August 5th, at Morton College in Cicero. This free event featured a barbecue, 

music, raffles clowns, children’s entertainment and much, much more. 

The National Night Out is a community-wide crime and drug prevention 

event held to promote neighborhood spirit and police partnerships for crime 

prevention in effort to bring about a safer community. The National Night Out 

campaign involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, 

neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 10,000 communities 

from all 50 states. Over 34 million people participated in this event in their 

communities nation-wide. 

National Night Out is designed to: 

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness 

• Generate support for local anti-crime programs 

• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships 

• Send a message to criminals letting them know our Cicero neighborhoods are organized and fighting back together with 

our police, town officials, community members, residents and their families. 

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New Indoor Soccer Field Under Consideration by Town 

At the August 26 Town Board meeting, Andy Schcolnik (pictured) from ANSCO 

Real Estate Investments presented plans for a joint venture between his company 

and Vida Abundante Church to redevelop eight acres of property owned by Mr. 

Schcolnik across from Unity Jr. High on south 54th street. 

The joint venture at 2100 S. 54th Street (between the Morton 201 Freshman Center 

and the Morton 201 Alternative School) calls for a two-acre indoor soccer field 

(which would provide four (4) adjacent indoor soccer fields), the requisite parking, 

and a multi-phase development of a new church for the parishioners of Vida 

Abundante, who’ve outgrown their current location at 13th & Austin. 

The project would be privately financed. Mr. Schcolnik made clear he seeks no 

financial assistance from the town. 

The facility would be family-friendly, no alcohol will be served. 

In response to questions from Town board members, Mr. Schcolnik said that 

during the warm weather months when children are likely to be more interested 

in playing soccer outside, he would be open to working with Clyde Park District to 

accommodate some of their summer soccer league teams. Schcolnik also said he 

is considering adding batting cages and other athletic features during down times 

for indoor soccer. 

“I am all for developments aimed at giving Cicero kids more space and more places 

to enjoy athletics,” said Cicero Town President Larry Dominick. “It’s an exciting project that could compliment our new parks at 

1808 S. Laramie and 35th & Laramie very well. We’re hopeful that it moves forward with all due speed.” 

The church development would proceed in phases, according to Mr. Schcolnik. Vida Abundante has a vibrant youth ministry 

headed up by Ismael Vargas, a key leader for the anti-gang Operation Ceasefire-Cicero program as well. 

continued from page 1 

Dominick’s Restructuring of Paramedic Services Improving 

the Quality of Emergency Care for Cicero Residents 

are now using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices for patients with potentially life-threatening 

respiratory diseases. 

Prior to the use of the CPAP devices, patients would have to be intubated (have a tube put down their throat) in 

some instances. Patients who are intubated need to be hospitalized in intensive care for days after the procedure. 

With successful CPAP usage and other treatments, patient hospital stays are shorter. 

On the training side, Cicero paramedics are doing monthly Spanish language training in order to try to 

communicate better with any Cicero resident in need. Further, they have scheduled ongoing training in life-saving 

procedures and life-saving equipment so that the paramedics who serve Cicero residents stay current with medical 

advances. 

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President Larry Dominick Presents 

Senior Activities 

September 2008 

SEPTEMBER 

SEPT 8TH Movie at Morton College “Miss Pettigrew” 2pm 

SEPT 14TH Play at Morton College “Lillies Of The Field” 

3pm 

SEPT 15TH Movie in Spanish At Morton College “The Bucket List’ 

2pm 

SEPT 22ND Movie at Morton College “Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants I” 

2pm 

SEPT 29TH Movie at The Kerasotes Showplace The Comedy “Ghost Town” 

11am 

LARRY DOMINICK PRESENTS THE ANNUAL ‘OKTOBERFEST’ DINNER DANCE! 

Wednesday, October 8th, 4pm to 8pm 

at the new Cicero Community Center located at 2250 S. 49th Ave. 

Food, dancing, entertainment, and more! 

Please call 708-656-3600 ext. 847 or 848 for details and reservations. For Cicero seniors 62 and older. 

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SENIOR ACTIVITES AT THE NEW CICERO COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 2250 S 49TH AVE! 

Ballroom Dancing And Line Dancing- Fridays 11am-1pm • Bi-Lingual Craft Class- Wednesdays 10:00am 

Tai-Chi -Mondays And Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 

TAI CHI FOR SENIORS! TUESDAY AND THURSDAY’s 

10:30am11:30am AT THE CICERO SENIOR CENTER. 

Daily Exercises 9:30 – 10:15am (Doctor’s Note Required) 

Cooking Classes every Monday – 11am 

Tai Chi Classes every Tuesday / Thursday 10:30 – 11:30am 

Bunco every Thursday- 1 – 3pm 

Sign up for Poker & Pinochle on Fridays 11am - 2pm 

Craft Classes every Wednesday - 10:30am 

All of the above trips require reservations. 

Please call Susan Banks at the New Cicero Senior Center at (708) 656-3600 Ext. 847 or 848 

The Senior Center is located at 5631 W. 35th St. and the center’s hours are Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pm

Senior Profile: 

Antonia Sawyer 


How long have you lived in Cicero? 

40 years 

Hobbies 

Crafts, gardening, and the senio club 

What do you love most about Cicero? 

I love living here in Cicero because we have the best 

President and he really takes care of the seniors. We get 

trips and the best of everything they are building the best 

parks for our children. I am very happy living here! 

Occupation 

Household Engineer 

Questions? 

Please call Alan Neal at (708) 

906-2161 or Sergeant Gene 

Talsma at (708) 774-3760. 

“ONE ON ONE 

ONCE A MONTH” 

August 2008 Neighborhood Watch Meetings 

September 15th - 7 pm 

Aguascliente Restaurante 

2101 S. Cicero Ave. 

September 16th - 6:30 pm 

Woodbine School 

3003 S. 50th Court 

September 18 - 6:30 pm 

Burnham School Gymnasium 

1630 S. 59th Ave. 

September 23rd- 7 pm 

Morton East High School 

2444 S. 59th Ct. 

September 29th - Drexel Community Hall 

3545 S. 54th Ave - (36th Street and 54th Ave.) 

Town-wide Neighborhood Watch meeting 

Monday, September 15th - Town Hall - 6 pm 

This town-wide neighborhood watch meeting is in addition to the regularly scheduled neighborhood watch meetings held throughout Cicero on a monthly 

basis. Dominick and town department heads will be on hand to respond to residents’ questions and concerns. 

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Dominick sponsors Cicero Seniors Day at the White Sox Game 

Cicero Town President Larry Dominick and the Cicero Senior Activities Department sponsored a trip for Cicero’s 

senior citizens to U.S. Cellular Field to watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Seattle Mariners. While enjoying a 

beautiful day at the ballpark, Cicero seniors cheered the White Sox on to a 

15-3 victory. 

This trip to U.S. Cellular Field is just one of the many trips and activities 

sponsored by President Dominick 

offered to Cicero’s senior citizens 

throughout the year. 

Patricia Von Cush cheers on her 

favorite player, White Sox All- 

Star left fielder Carlos Quentin 

Rudy Ludvig marks his scorecard as the 

White Sox pounded the Mariners 15-3 

Univision hosts Digital Television Forum at Morton College 

On Saturday, July 26th, Univison hosted a free town hall meeting at Morton College on the upcoming February 

2009 transition of all television broadcasts from analog to digital TV. Jennifer Elena of the National Association of 

Broadcasters, Keyla Hernanez Ulloa of the FCC, Elena Chavez of the Consumers Union and Carlos Morales from 

Comcast Cable were on hand to answer questions and explain the impending transition to digital TV and what 

will need to be done in conjunction with cable or satellite providers to ensure everyone continues to receive a 

television signal. 

The town hall was hosted by Univision anchor Paula Gomez and sponsored by Univision, Telefutura and Comcast. 

(left to right) Jennifer Elena of the 

National Association of Broadcasters; 

Keyla Hernanez Ulloa of the Federal 

Communications Commission; Elena 

Chavez of the Consumers Union; and 

Carlos Morales, Regional Marketing 

Manager for Comcast 

Town Hall host and Univision anchor 

Paula Gomez 

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Dominick Unveils Historic Marker at Site of the 

former Cicero Flying Field 


On August 20th, Cicero Town President Larry Dominick unveiled a historic 

marker at the site of the former Cicero Flying Field. The Cicero Flying Field, 

which spanned from Laramie Avenue to Cicero Avenue and from 16th 

Street to 21st Place, was dubbed “the most complete flying field in the 

world” during its time of operation from 1910 to 1915. 

The inscription on the marker reads: 

“One of the first, largest urban airfields in the Midwest. The Cicero Flying 

Field was used for air shows, mail service, business trips and recreation 

flights. Rising property values caused the field to be closed and subdivided 

for residential and commercial development. It became the Parkholme Neighborhood.” 

Cicero Police Secure Approval to Charge Juvenile as Adult in Shooting 

Thanks to the diligence of Cicero police investigators, a 16-year-old juvenile male will be 

charged as an adult for allegedly shooting two individuals on the 1900 block of South 51st 

Avenue on Tuesday night (August 19) in what police believe was a gang-related incident. 

The offender has been charged with the following felonies: 

• Aggravated Battery with a Firearm, 2 counts 

• Aggravated Battery in a Public Way, 2 counts 

The two victims survived the shooting. One was shot in the leg and has been treated and 

released. The other victim, a juvenile, was shot in the back and remains hospitalized in 

stable condition. 

“Incidents like this remind us of two things,” said Cicero Town President Larry Dominick. “First, we have top quality Cicero 

detectives who do a great job putting together the cases that bring gang-bangers like this juvenile to justice. Second, despite 

a relatively quiet summer and the significant decrease in gang-related violence we have achieved in Cicero, the challenge to 

combat street gangs is an ever-present one that requires our continued vigilance.” 

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Town Trustee Punzo-Arias and Kathy Ordman bring the good will of 

Cicero to Naranjal, Ecuador 

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2008, Cicero Town Trustee Maria 

Punzo-Arias, and Office for People with Disabilities 

Director Kathy Ordman joined a team of 31 volunteers 

on a seven day excursion to Naranjal, Ecuador, to assist in 

providing health and dental care, as well as training and 

education the disabled citizens of Ecuador. The project 

was organized by volunteers of Causes for Change 

International, a non-profit organization headquartered in 

Chicago. 

Naranjal, and sister city of Cicero, together are looking 

to create opportunities for cultural, educational exchanges, and to sharetraining and technical 

expertise. The visit of Trustee Punzo-Arias and Kathy Ordman was a follow up to an invitation made 

by Naranjal Mayor Ruperto Espinoza to Cicero Town President Larry Dominick during a visit last 

October. 

To date, through its project in Ecuador, more than twenty thousand children and adults have 

received medical and dental care in the coastal areas of Ecuador. 

For more information or to make a contribution please visit www.causesforchange.org, email 

Info@CausesforChange.org or call 773-561-1212. 

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Morton College honors successful students from Cicero 

 

The following Morton College students from Cicero are among those 

named to the Spring 2008 President’s, Dean’s and Academic Honors Lists 

in recognition of their academic achievements. 

To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a minimum 

semester grade-point average of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale. To qualify for the 

Dean’s List, they must earn a minimum semester grade-point average of 

3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Only full-time students may qualify for either honor. 

Part-time students finishing between 6 to 11 semester hours with a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher 

on a 4.0-point scale are named to the Academic Honors List. 

President’s List students include: 

Cicero 

Michael Abma 

Favio Alvarez 

Mayra Ayala 

Tracy Bogarin 

Danielle Carroll 

Linda Corral 

Angelica Delgado 

Gerardo Diaz 

Oscar Diaz 

Humberto Diaz de Leon 

Octavio Favela 

Norma Fernandez 

Maria Guzman 

David Herrera 

Manuel Herrera 

Isabel Jaramillo 

Janet Lara 

Angelica Lopez 

Liliana Lopez 

Luis Lopez 

Jesus Loza 

Jesus Martinez 

Marines Martinez 

Cristina Munoz 

Maria Ochoa 

Yesenia Ortega 

Armando Ortiz 

Yesenia Patino 

Jonatan Rebollar 

Albert Sanchez 

Gerardo Soto 

Isaias Toledo 

Maritza Uriostegui 

David Vargas-Cano 

Elizabeth Weller 

Dean’s List students include: 


Gerardo Aguayo 

Rebecca Alcantar 

Ricardo Almeida 

Mahmoud Alwaraqi 

Steven Anderson 

Nancy Andrade 

Patty Angel 

Jacqueline Arellano 

Alicia Banales 

Francisco Barrios 

Sunlela Barrios 

Belen Bravo 

Susana Carrillo 

Araceli Castaneda 

Maria Castellanos 

Yvette Castro 

Christopher Cherone 

Michael Cruz 

Sandra Cruz 

Konstantinos Davlopoulos 

Sandra Delgado 

Diego DeLuna 

Jaime Diaz 

Julissa Diaz 

Teresa Diaz 

Veronica Diaz 

Angeles Diaz De Leon 

Joseph Dillard 

Francisco Dominguez 

Jose Dominguez 

Nina Dunn 

Yolianny Fernandez 

Serferino Flores 

Yazmin Flores 

Kevin Frausto 

Verenice Gallegos 

Jaime Garcia 

Ruth Garcia 

Michelle Gerdzunas 

Heatherlin Gianan 

Amanda Gomez 

Giselle Gonzalez 

Rachael Gonzalez 

Sidney Gutierrez 

Carina Guzman 

Juan Haro 

Bryan Hernandez 

Roquinna Hernandez 

Monica James 

Marlenny Johnson 

Duniya Jones 

Richard Larco 

Yessica Leon 

Kathleen Lewandowski 

Jennifer Lopez 

Martin Lopez 

Sonia Lucio 

Victoria Luna 

Carolina Mandujano 

Alex Martinez 

Cristal Martinez 

Daisy Martinez 

Eduardo Martinez 

Estela Martinez 

Raul Martinez 

Daniel Mayen 

Juan Medrano 

Angela Meister 

Natalia Melnic 

Sonia Mendoza 

Perla Mijarez 

Yared Montalvo 

Jorge Montante Jr. 

Natali Morales 

Antonio Moreno 

Yolanda Moreno 

Saul Munoz 

Oralia Muro 

Sebastian Navarro Jr. 

Seny Nevarez 

Juan Olmos 

Humberto Olvera 

Bianca Orozco 

Danny Perez 

Edward Piraquive 

Mariann Porro 

Carolina Ramirez 

Elizabeth Rivera 

Rosa Rocha 

Gabriela Rodriguez 

Jaime Rodriguez 

Patricia Rodriguez 

Jennifer Rogoz 

Magdalena Romero 

Alejandra Rubio 

Alejandro Ruiz 

Daniela Ruiz 

Marybell Ruvalcaba 

Jesus Sains 

Azalia Sanchez 

Emmanuel Sanchez 

Raul Sanchez 

Salvador Sanchez 

Jorge Sandoval 

Edward Sanke 

Anakaren Sida 

Jeanette Solis 

Rogelio Soto 

Astrid Tamer 

Andrea Tapia 

Raul Tapia 

Anakaren Tolento 

Narciso S. Torrentt 

Melissa Torres 

Vanessa Treto 

Corey Trojanek 

Maritza Urenda 

Francis Vega 

Ana Villa 

Rodrigo Villalobos 

Daniela Zacatelco 

Luis Zarco 

Academic Honors List students include: 


Michael Abbatte 

Milagros Acevedo 

Angel Acosta 

Alexander Acurio 

Abraham Aggi 

Araceli Aguilera 

Rosabel Aguirre 

Sonia Aguirre 

Leticia Almazan 

Rodrigo Almazan 

Hernan Alonso 

Ofelia Alvarado 

Alejandro Alvarez 

Eduardo Alvarez 

Jonathan Alvarez 

Linda Ambriz 

Diego Andrade 

Denise Angeles 

Angelina Antunez 

Raquel Aponte 

Robert Arrezola 

Bryant Arriaga 

Maria Ayala 

Noha Ayyad 

Hilda Barba 

John Barker 

Jorge Barrera 

Mario Barrios 

Araceli Beltran 

Maria Betancourt 

Caren Briseno 

Wilson Cantarero 

Nancy Carasco 

Laveta Carney 

Erik Carvajal 

Martha Castellanos 

Maria Castillo 

Donna Castrillon 

Claudia Castro 

Sayde Cazares 

Martin Cerda 

Blanca Cervantes 

Jose Cervantes 

Abel Chavez 

Jessica Chavez 

Tara Chavez 

Claudia Chazaro 

Mahalia Cherry 

Trinidad Correa 

Esmeralda Cortez 

Janette Coss 

Alicia Cruz 

Zachary Dawson 

Veronica De La Sancha 

Ma Adela DeSazo 

Fatima DeAnda 

Melina Diaz 

Virginia Diaz 

Melchor Domantay 

Laura Emejom 

Luz Escanilla 

Martin Escarpita 

Esmeralda Espinal 

Jessica Favela 

Edergil Figueroa 

Ashley Filomeno 

Caroline Flores 

John Flores 

Ruben Flores 

Veronica Franco 

Guillermo Gallegos 

Natalie Galvan 

Sonia Galvez 

Guadalupe Gamboa 

Mayra Gamez 

Nancy Gamino 

Elizabeth Garcia 

Martin Garcia 

Guadalupe Garza 

Yolanda Garza 

Anna Georgescu 

Bradley Gerdzunas 

Angel Gomez 

Francisco Gomez 

Giselle Gomez 

Maria Gomez 

Reyna Gomez 

Alfonso Gonzalez 

Carmen Gonzalez 

Doris Gonzalez 

Edilberto Gonzalez 

Jesica Gonzalez 

San Gonzalez 

Sonia Gracanin 

Sonia Gracia 

Andres Guerrero 

Elizabeth Guerrero 

Laura Guerrero 

Luis Guevara 

Lucila Guzman 

Carol Harkey 

Ayah Hassan 

Dominique Head 

Eder Hernandez 

Edgar Hernandez 

Gamaliel Hernandez 

Isain Hernandez 

Jessica Hernandez 

Sara Hernandez 

Yesenia Hernandez 

Stefanie Hernandez-Buenfil 

Hilda Herrera 

Iliana Herrera 

Elodia Huicochea 

George Husick 

Thomas Husick 

Yuridia Inarrito 

Daniel Irizarry 

Jeremy Jaimes 

Rimantas Jasmantas 

Andres Jasso 

Arlet Juarez 

Badria Kachani 

Latasha Kent 

Anas Khalifeh 

Evelin Kolek 

Essence Krmaschek 

Marisa Lagunas 

Edison Larco 

Fanny Lechuga 

Maritza Lemus 

Susana Leon 

Giovanni Leyva 

Cristina Loarca 

Amanda Lodygowski 

Natasha Loehman 

Noel Lopez 

Elvis Lopez 

Erika Lopez 

Patricia Lopez 

Maricela Lozano 

Miguel Lumbreras 

Juan Luna 

Rosamar Mallari 

Jose Marquez 

Oscar Marquez 

Alma Martinez 

Ana Martinez 

Elena Martinez 

Jose Martinez 

Karin Martinez 

Lisete Martinez 

Maria Martinez 

Raul Martinez 

Ysveida Martinez 

Gerardo Martinez Jr. 

Sherri Mason 

Krystle Mazur 

Gina McDonald 

Anthony McDorman 

Frances McQueen 

Diana Mejorado-Jimenez 

Megan Melvage 

Carina Mena 

Katherine Mendoza 

Rebecca Mercado 

Maria Meza 

William Miranda 

Rebeca Montalvo-Garay 

Dolores Morales 

Jessica Morales 

Marcos Morales 

Rocelia Morales 

Berta Moreno 

Lauren Moreno-Flores 

Maria Mota 

Crystal Murillo 

Elizabeth Napoletano 

Diego Nava 

Fabian Nava 

Bertha Navarro 

Jose Navarro 

Gabriela Nevarez 

Manuel Nevarez 

Sonia Olivares 

Juanita Olvera 

Ivan Orozco 

Maria Orozco 

Arelis Ortega 

Juan Ortega 

Stephanie Ostler 

Herika Panduro 

Olaf Paredes Jr. 

Nery Parra 

Daisy Patino 

Daniel Patino 

Sendy Paz 

Jeremy Pennington 

Alan Perez 

Armandina Perez 

Jorge Perez 

Kellymar Perez 

Nina Phillips 

Prentice Phillips 

Hugo Plascencia 

Norbert Pranger 

Ashley Quiles 

Linda Quinonez 

Sonia Rada 

Laura Raigoza 

Andreina Ramirez 

Priscilla Ramirez 

Linda Ramos 

Jeanella Regalado 

Vanessa Resendiz 

Ileana Reyes 

Itzel Reyes 

Jenny Reyes 

Rita Reyna 

Eva Reynoso 

Lorena Reynoso 

Adrianna Rico 

Jorge Rios 

Sulma Rivas 

Efrain Rivera 

Jersain Rivera 

Maria Rizo 

Daniel Rocha 

Edith Rodriguez 

Elizabeth Rodriguez 

Ernesto Rodriguez 

Imelda Rodriguez 

Jose Rodriguez 

Isaac Rojas 

Cynthia Romero 

Gerardo Romero 

Nancy Romero 

Liliana Rosales 

Rene Rosiles 

Diana Ruiz 

Frederick Ruiz 

Isidro Ruiz 

Patricia Ruiz 

Joel Ruvalcaba 

Herlinda Salas 

Maria Salas 

Yesenia Salas 

Ivan Salazar 

Cesar Saldana 

Gricelda Salgado 

Tanya Salgado 

Tom Salutric 

Anel Sanchez 

Ivonne Sanchez 

Luis Sandoval 

Kenia Santos 

Wesley Scott 

Sarah Segura 

Gabriela Servin 

Gerardo Solis 

Arturo Soto 

Bernice Soto 

Juanita Soto 

Irena Steflja 

Ramona Stella 

Santos Tanguma 

Jessica Teshner 

Ana Theriault 

Lucy Torres 

Manuel Torres 

Manuel Torres 

Monica Urbieta 

Pedro Urbina 

Jose Valdez 

Stephine Valdez 

Mario Valdivia 

Omar Valentin 

Adilene Vargas 

Jose Vargas 

Maria Vega 

Diana Velasco 

Gerardo Velasco 

Edilvia Venegas 

Cesar Venzor 

Victor Villegas 

Melissa Weber 

Carmela Wiggins 

David Wood 

Patrick Woods 

Jose Yanez 

Meagan Yurinich 

Ladi Yussuf 

Jennifer Zacarias 

Amalia Zamorano 

Miguel Zamudio 

Austreberto Zarco 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CICERO RESIDENTS: Rules and 

Regulations Governing the Use of Public Parks in Cicero 

Per the leadership of Cicero Town President Larry Dominick, the Town Board passed the ordinance detailed below at the 

regularly scheduled Cicero Town Board meeting on Tuesday, August 26. These codified rules are intended to ensure that the 

new parks in Cicero—e.g. 1808 S. Laramie, 35th& Laramie—and all the parks in town remain family-friendly spaces where 

children are safe to play and families may enjoy quality time together. 

GENERAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC PARKS 

General Rules. 

No person shall commit a violation of this Code or of any local, state or federal law, 

statute, order, rule or regulation while on Public Park property. The Town President 

or his or her designee may adopt and enforce additional rules and regulations for the 

health, safety and protection of the Public Parks and the visitors thereto, which may 

include, without limitation, prohibiting or regulating activities that may unreasonably 

disrupt pedestrian traffic flow or the quiet enjoyment of Public Park resources. The 

Town President or his or her designee may establish and enforce rules, regulations 

and procedures regarding the issuance of permits for, without limitation, conducting 

events, selling or offering goods or services and conducting exhibits or performances 

at Public Parks. The Town President or his or her designee may post signs in Public 

Parks setting forth directions and/or the rules and regulations of the Public Parks. 

Hours. 

No person shall be or remain in any Public Park between sunset and sunrise on the 

following day. This Section shall not apply to individuals who are attending events 

hosted or sponsored by the Town. This Section shall not apply to authorized Town 

personnel or police officers or patrolmen acting within the scope of their lawful 

duties. 

Entrance and Egress; Restricted Areas. 

(a) Entrance and Egress. Wherever any Public Park is enclosed, no person shall 

enter or leave the same except by the gateway provided. No person shall climb or 

walk upon the walls or fences thereof. Any of the entrances to Public Parks may be 

closed at any time by the direction of an officer, employee or designee of the Town. 

(b) Restricted Areas. 

(1) No person shall enter or climb upon any portion of a Public Park where persons 

are prohibited from entering as indicated by a sign or notice including, without 

limitation, any fountain, monument, sculpture or structure. 

(2) No person shall enter any part of a Public Park that is in an unfinished state or 

under construction. 

(3) No person shall enter or attempt to enter any building or area of a Public 

Park if or when it is closed to the public, if a permit has been issued for use of it by 

an individual or group, unless invited by said individual or group, or if a permit is 

required for use. 

(4) No person shall fail to cooperate in maintaining restrooms and washrooms in 

a neat and sanitary condition. No person over the age of four (4) years shall use any 

washroom designated for the opposite sex and no person under the age of four (4) 

years shall use any restroom unless accompanied by a person over the age of eighteen 

(18) years. 

Animals. 

No person shall bring or lead any dog or any other animal into any Public Park. 

Nothing in this Section shall prohibit dogs or animals utilized by police, for 

patrol purposes or as service animals from entering or remaining at any location 

in a Public Park. In addition, a person may bring a domestic animal to a dog 

obedience or charitable event if said event is otherwise authorized by the Town 

and so long as the animal is being supervised, controlled and/or restrained. 

No person shall, within any Public Park, molest, kill, wound, trap, snare, hunt, 

chase, shoot, throw missiles at, remove, tease, frighten or injure any animal or 

animal habitat. 

This Section shall not apply to authorized Town personnel, police officers, 

patrolmen or animal control personnel acting within the scope of their lawful 

duties. 

Explosives, Firearms and Stink Bombs. 

(a) Explosives. No person shall fire, discharge or set off any rocket, cracker, 

torpedo or other fireworks or any substance of an explosive nature within any 

Public Park. 

(b) Firearms and Missiles. Persons are forbidden from carrying firearms, unless 

otherwise authorized by law, and from throwing stones and missiles within any 

Public Park. 

(c) Stink Bombs and Similar Devices. It shall be unlawful for any person 

to cast, throw, deposit or place any stink ball, fireball or bomb, ball, tube, vial 

or bottle made of thin glass or other easily breakable material containing 

any solution of corrosive or caustic acid, phosphorus or other explosive or 

inflammable fluid or substance or any hydrogen sulphide, valerianic acid, 

ammonium valerianate, valerianate of zinc, or any solution or mixture thereof 

or any other stinking, nauseous, offensive or filthy substance, except upon the 

written prescription of a licensed physician, at, upon or within any Public Park. 

Breach of the Peace. 

No threatening, abusive, insulting or indecent language shall be allowed in any 

part of a Public Park. No conduct shall be permitted whereby a breach of the 

peace may occur in any part of a Public Park. No person shall tell fortunes or play 

any game of chance at or with any table or instrument of gambling in any part of 

a Public Park. No person shall commit any obscene or indecent act in any part of 

a Public Park. 

Littering and Polluting. 

(a) Littering. No person shall bring into, leave behind or dump any material 

of any kind, whether waste or otherwise, in any Public Park, except for refuse, 

garbage or other material arising from the normal use and enjoyment of a 

picnic or other permitted activity, provided that such material is deposited in 

receptacles provided for such purpose. 

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(b) Polluting. No material of any kind shall be left or deposited in any Public Park 

so as to pollute the land, water or air coursing through or over such Public Park or so 

as to otherwise interfere with the proper use and enjoyment of any Public Park. 

Bill Posting. 

No person shall post or otherwise affix any bills, notices or other paper upon 

any structure or thing within any Public Park, including upon any of the gates or 

enclosures thereof, without first obtaining a license or permit from the Town. 

Fires. 

No person shall light, make or use any fire or bonfire, whether for cooking purposes or 

otherwise, in any Public Park. 

Any person who violates this Section shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not 

less than seven hundred fifty and no/100 U.S. dollars ($750.00) for each violation and 

the grilling equipment and/or equipment used to light, make or use said fire shall be 

subject to confiscation. 

Alcoholic Liquor. 

No intoxicated person shall enter, be or remain in any Public Park nor shall any 

person bring into, sell, give away, offer to sell, deliver or drink any Alcoholic Liquor 

in any Public Park, except pursuant to permits or concessions issued by the Town. 

Any person who violates this Section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed seven 

hundred fifty and no/100 U.S. dollars ($750.00). 

Glass Prohibited. 

No person shall be allowed to carry, bring, possess or otherwise control any glass 

container or receptacle in any Public Park. 

Motorized Vehicles, Toy Vehicles, Skateboards and Similar Devices. 

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or use a Motor Vehicle, a motorized 

skateboard, a Motor Driven Scooter, a Snowmobile, skis, a skateboard, rollerblades, 

roller skates, a sled, a bicycle, a motorized dirt bike or other similar devices within 

any Public Park. The following prohibition shall not apply to Motorized Wheelchairs 

or municipal, police, fire, special district or emergency vehicles. 

Smoking. 

No person shall smoke cigarettes, cigars, pipes or other tobacco products in any Public 

Park, which includes the buildings and structures located within any Public Park. 

Protection of Public Park Property. 

(a) No person in any Public Park shall be allowed to play ball or other games likely 

to injure the grass, lawn, turf or shrubbery, except in such places as may be provided 

for that purpose. 

(b) No person shall destroy, cut, break, graffiti, deface, mutilate, injure, sever from 

the ground or remove any sod, tree, shrub, plant, turf or growing thing located within 

any Public Park or bring into or have in his or her possession any tool or instrument 

intended to be used in connection with the foregoing. 

(c) No person shall set fire to any sod, tree, shrub, plant, turf or growing thing 

located within any Public Park. 

(d) No person shall destroy, cut, break, mark, graffiti, deface, mutilate, injure, 

remove or alter any of the buildings, fences, bridges, fountains, monuments, 

sculptures or structures contained on any Public Park or any construction or property 

contained therein. 

(e) No person shall mar, injure, graffiti, deface, cover, destroy or otherwise make 

unreadable any warning, sign, notice or symbol located on Public Park property. 

(f) No person shall allow any animal to injure or deface any property or growing 

thing located within any Public Park. 

No person shall be allowed to carry, bring, possess or otherwise control any 

spray paint, aerosol propelled paint, devices designed to expel paint by means of 

compressed gas or markers containing fluid that is not water soluble and that have 

a point, brush, applicator or other writing surface of three-eighths of an inch (3/8”) 

or greater in any Public Park. No person shall be allowed to carry, bring, possess 

or otherwise control any etching material, acid or like substance used to cut, bite, 

corrode or engrave on metal, glass, plastic, concrete or stone in any Public Park. 

This Section shall not apply to authorized Town personnel acting within the scope of 

their lawful duties. 

Loitering and Hindering. 

(a) Loitering. It shall be unlawful for any person to loiter, loaf, wander, stand or 

remain idle either alone and/or in consort with others on Public Park property in 

such a manner as to obstruct, hinder or impede the passage of pedestrians or traffic 

or ingress and egress. 

(b) Prohibition of Sex Offenders from Loitering Near Public Parks. It is unlawful 

for any Child Sex Offender to knowingly be within five hundred feet (500′) of any 

Public Park in accordance with Section 62-421 of this Code and it is unlawful for 

any Child Sex Offender to knowingly loiter on a public way within five hundred feet 

(500′) of any Public Park in accordance with Section 62-422 of this Code. 

(c) Hindering Employees or Contractors. No person shall interfere with or in 

any manner hinder any employee or contractor of the Town while said employee or 

contractor is engaged in constructing, repairing or caring for any Public Park. 

Enforcement. 

(a) The members of the Cicero Police Department, including auxiliary police 

officers, shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this Article. 

(b) Except where a specific fine has been provided for violations of sections of 

this Article, any person who violates a provision of this Article shall be subject to 

a fine of not less than two hundred fifty and no/100 U.S. dollars ($250.00) and 

no more than seven hundred fifty and no/100 U.S. dollars ($750.00) and may be 

subject to an order requiring the violator to pay restitution when the violation 

involves damage to property. In addition to the foregoing, the Town, in its sole and 

absolute discretion, may ban a violator from future use of any or all Public Parks. 

Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation. 

(c) Any person who commits, attempts to commit, conspires to commit or aids 

or abets in a violation of this Article shall be guilty of such offense. The parent or 

legal guardian of a minor defendant who resides with such parent or legal guardian 

shall be jointly and severally liable for any fine or condition of restitution or 

reparation imposed by a court or hearing officer for a violation of this Article. 

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Maureen Carroll 

Community Mental Health Board 

Someone you should know! 

Full Name: Maureen Carroll 

Birthday: November 10 

Education: St. Francis of Assisi, IL. St. Patrick High 

School, IL. A.A.S, IN 

Work History/Experience: Brach Candy, Viena Beef, Electro 

Brand, Town of Cicero 

What I enjoy most about working for the town of 

Cicero: Creating and assisting programs that benefit 

our community especially for individuals who are at a 

disadvantage 

Family: 3 amazing daughters, Kimberly a homemaker 

married to Brian Christopher, one grandchild Analysia; 

Danielle, a wonderful asset to our public works department; 

and Arielle, a recent college graduate, married to United 

States Army soldier PFC Frank Pierson. 

An important lesson I learned from my parents (or someone 

else I admire): Pastor Maribel Garcia has taught me many 

important lessons. God sent her to me at a critical time in 

my life. Through her I have learned God will always send 

you a guardian angel when you need one, she is mine. 

Two television shows I usually find myself watching: Army 

Wives and Food Network 

Two of my all-time favorite movies: Chocolate and Memoirs 

of a Geisha 

A Personal hero of mine and why this person is heroic to 

me: My deceased husband, Pat Carroll. He fought to live 

until he knew I was strong enough to go on and raise our 

daughters on my own. 

If I won an all-expense paid two week vacation anywhere in 

the world, I’d travel to: China 

One of the best gifts I have ever received was: My family 

and friends 

I’d find it fascinating to meet (alive or deceased): Garth 

Brooks 

More people who know me well would use the following 

three words to describe me: Loyal, caring and always smiling 

Most people don’t know this about me: I can hold a full 

conversation while I sleep 

A typical Sunday is spent: Cooking, spending time at home 

with family and friends ending the night by watching Army 

Wives 

One of my favorite meals to eat (or cook) is: Pasta dishes to 

cook, I’m Italian! To eat, chile relleno (Mexican stuffed pepper) 

the hotter the better 

I started working for the Town of Cicero: In 1997 as a 

volunteer for the Cicero youth commission and in 1998 a 

volunteer for the Cicero police explorers 

I have worked for the following town departments: 

Community Mental Health Board 

I have worked for the following Town Presidents: Betty Loren- 

Maltese, Ramiro Gonzales, Larry Dominick 

The most rewarding thing about working for the town has 

been: Being able to assist residents in life-altering ways 

The most difficult thing about working for the town has been: 

Feeling I am never able to do enough for those who need me. 

The most significant change(s) I’ve witnessed in town during 

my tenure has been: I have seen many changes over my 20 

plus years in Cicero, some of the best changes I’ve seen are 

our hopes and dreams for everyone in Cicero becoming a 

reality thanks to our awesome Town President Larry Dominick 

and our Town Board. 

Thank you Larry and Elizabeth for all the lives you have 

touched including mine and my family’s. God bless you. 

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Saul Rivera 

Police Auxilary Department 

Someone you should know! 

Full Name: Luis Vazquez 

Birthday: November 17th 

Education: Port Huron High School in Michigan and 

Wright College 

Work History/Experience: Seventeen years security, 

8 years auxiliary law enforcement, 3 years Cicero 

auxiliary, 3 years homeland security board 

What I enjoy most about working for the town 

of Cicero: I enjoy the challenges as an auxiliary 

sergeant. 

Family: I live with my fiancée Rebecca and my 

mother. I have an 18 year old son Devin and 16 year 

old daughter Sana 

An important lesson I learned from my parents (or 

someone else I admire): To be honest and respectful 

to others 

Two television shows I usually find myself watching: 

History Channel and Cops 

Two of my all-time favorite movies: Star Wars and 

The Godfather 

A Personal hero of mine and why this person is heroic 

to me: My 8th grade teacher who inspired me 

If I won an all-expense paid two week vacation 

anywhere in the world, I’d travel to: Hawaii 

One of the best gifts I have ever received was: Being 

a father to my two children Devin and Sana 

fascinated with senior citizens and to know about 

their experiences of the past 

More people who know me well would use the 

following three words to describe me: Unity, Faith, 

Discipline 

Most people don’t know this about me: That I used to 

play football in High School 

A typical Sunday is spent: Working in Cicero 

One of my favorite meals to eat (or cook) is: My 

fiancée Rebecca’s cooking 

I started working for the Town of Cicero: In 2005 

I have worked for the following town departments: 

Police Auxiliary 

I have worked for the following Town Presidents: 


The most rewarding thing about working for the town 

has been: Getting to know all the employees and the 

people of Cicero 

The most difficult thing about working for the town 

has been: The difficult part is not been able to help 

every family in need 

The most significant change(s) I’ve witnessed in town 

during my tenure has been: Seeing the changes and 

development - all the new buildings, schools, health 

centers and parks. 

I’d find it fascinating to meet (alive or deceased): I’m 

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Cicero Business Profile: Public Auto 

Public Auto 

5110 W. Cermak Rd. 


(708) 222-6100 

www.PublicAutoInc.com 

$9 

How long in business? 

16 years 

What do you offer at your business? 

Good quality outstanding service to our customers 

at time of sale and stand by our customers after the 

sale. We have several families that have purchased 

many vehicles from us and they keep returning 

because our outstanding service we provide. 

$6,495 

‘02 Pontiac Grand Am Gt, Equipado! 

$8,995 

$9,950 

‘03 Ford Exp 

What do you like most about Cicero? 

I would like to support the entire community- family 

needs, churches, schools, organizations, salvation 

army, Cicero park district, Cicero Neighborhood 

Watch Program 

‘03 Buick Rendezvous CXL, Equipado! 

$9,950 

$4,995 

‘04 Chevy 

What makes your business special? 

Our business at one time was the biggest used car deal in the west suburbs. We strive to have 

the most professional business in the neighborhood and in the State of Illinois. 

‘05 Ford Freestar,7 Pasajeros, Equipada! 

$6,900 

‘00 Chevy As 

‘03 Chrysler Town & Country, Equipada! 

‘03 Do 

*Sin Crèdito *Mal Crèdito *Sin Licencia 

*No Necesita Seguro Social *Aceptàmos Matrìcula Con 

“Con màs de 100 vehìculos para escoge 

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Community Announcements & Services 

Attention Private & Public School Administrators in Cicero! 

The Cook County Emergency Management Agency will provide a free NOAA Weather 

Radio to all schools in the Town of Cicero. All pre-schools, Head Start programs, K-12 

public and non-public schools, and K-12 public and non-public school district offices are 

eligible. 

The following schools in Cicero either have received or will receive their radio for 

important weather alerts: 

Cicero East Cicero West Columbus East Columbus West 

Burnham Drexel Liberty Lincoln 

McKinley Morton Alternative School Morton East H.S. Morton Freshman Center 

Roosevelt Sherlock Unity East Unity West 

Warren Park Wilson Woodbine 

If your school is not on the list, obtaining a radio is easy. A school administrator should visit the following website 

to register: http://public-alert-radio.nws.noaa.gov/proginfo.htm 

Instructions: 

1. Select the tab that says “register radio” 

2. Click on the appropriate link (public or non-public school) 

3. Enter your school’s zip code to see if your school is listed 

4. If it is not listed, click on “my school is not listed” and you will be taken to a screen that will allow you to sign 

your school up for the program. 

Any question about the program can be directed to either Mike Piekarski or Olivia Munoz of the Cicero Fire 

Department at (708) 652-0174. 

Notice from the Cicero Fire Department 

The Cicero Fire Department will be conducting hydrant tests for all hydrants in the Town 

of Cicero. Hydrant testing will begin on September 08, 2008 with a target completion date 

of October 10, 2008. 

Please be advised that this testing may cause some temporary discoloration of the water in 

your homes. This is normal and in no way harmful. We do however recommend running 

water till clear before doing laundry should you note any discoloration in your home water. 

Testing of hydrants is an important part of providing the best fire protection possible for 

our residents. We appreciate your understanding for any inconvenience you may 

experience. 

George Gregory 

Fire Marshal 

Town of Cicero Fire Department 

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West Suburban Special Recreation Association 

Enriching lives through quality recreation programs. 

Cicero Residents Are 

Invited to WSSRA Programs 

This fall, the Clyde and Hawthorne Park Districts through WSSRA will offer over 65 recreation programs for Cicero 

residents of any age with special education needs, physical impairments, vision or hearing loss or any other 

disability. The WSSRA Fall season runs for nine weeks. 

If a member of your family has a special need or impairment, call WSSRA at 847-455-2100 to find out which fall 

programs may be helpful to your family. A WSSRA staff person fluent in Spanish is available to answer your call. 

A WSSRA staff person is also available each Wednesday at the Clyde Park District Stadium, 1909 S. Laramie 

from 5:00-6:30pm to answer questions or help with registration. 

A WSSRA fall brochure will be mailed to all Cicero families who have already been in a WSSRA program. 

A brochure can also be picked up at the Clyde and Hawthorne Park District main offices in late August. 

Would you like to get on the WSSRA mailing list? Call WSSRA at 847-455-2100. Registration is on a first 

come, first served basis. 

Call WSSRA at 847-455-2100 to Register for These Fall WSSRA ProgramsJoin the Wednesday 

Explorers Club! For school-age students with hearing impairments. WSSRA staff fluent in Spanish and sign 

language supervise this fun program filled with games, art, drama and crafts. Wednesdays, 3:30 – 6:00pm At 

Hawthorne Park District, 5200 W 29 

th 

Place, Cicero 

Sports & More…….. 

Students with physical disabilities are invited to explore wheelchair sports with WSSRA. We’ll use adapted 

wheelchairs to play basketball, bocce ball and go on field trips. The “Thumbuddy Special” members help fund this 

program for Cicero students. Saturdays, 10:00 - noon At Liberty Center, 27 

th 

and East Ave., Berwyn 

Swim Lessons at Morton East High School 

Special education students of all abilities are invited to learn to swim. 

Thursdays, 6:30-7:15pm, ages 6 & under or 7:15-8:00pm, ages 7 & up 

Super Bowlers 

Students with developmental disabilities will enjoy building skills while having fun! 

Thursdays, 3:45 -5; 15pm At Town Hall Bowl, 5025 25th 

St., Cicero 

Dance Revolution 

For special education students dismissed by 2pm. 

Get up & dance, enjoy games, videos, crafts & more. 

At Morton West, Mondays, 2:20-3:50pm 

Dabble in the Arts 

Create art projects, enjoy music & dance. 

At Cicero West, Thursdays, 2:50-4:00pm 

After School Sports and Soccer 

For students with learning and behavior disabilities. Work as a team to develop sport skills. 

At Unity East, Wednesdays, 2:50-4:20pm 

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By Wayne Porod - Executive Director 

Youth 

Commission 

Announcing the 

Cicero Youth Commission’s After School Programs 

at Two Locations 

1. Town Wide Clean Up Week 

Town President Larry Dominick, Cicero Public Works 

Department, the Cicero Youth Commission and Cicero 

Explorers have joined forces and scheduled a Town Wide 

Clean Up Week for April 17th to 23rd for the “New Town 

of Cicero.” Residents will be encouraged to participate in 

spring-cleaning of their homes, inside and out. Large 

items (chairs, appliances, mattresses, old tires, etc.) that 

are placed in their alley will be picked up by the Cicero 

Public Works Department all week long. We are looking 

forward to kicking off the start of the spring season with 

beautifying and taking pride in our community. 

New Cicero Community Center Youth Commission Building 

2250 South 49th Avenue 5051 W. Ogden Avenue 


tions are due on or before April 12, 2006. 


(708) 477-6308 (708) 863-9078 

Open House Registration Schedule at Both Locations 

2. Character Counts! 

The Character Education program is conducted by the 

Cicero Youth Commission and implemented in the fifth 

grade of several District 99 Schools. The instruction 

focuses on six pillars of character including: 

Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, 

Caring and Citizenship. 

Thursday, August 28, 2008 

Tuesday, September 9, 2008 

5:00 PM to 6:30 PM 


Registration is ongoing during the school year until enrollment is full! 

3. CYC After School Program 

This program is offered at the Youth Commission Center, 

located at 2944 South Laramie as well as Wilson School 

selection is as follows: 1. Scholarship 2. Student involvement 

in school activities 3. Behavior. 4. Qualities of lead- 

Program Offered Monday thru Friday 


ership and character 

for Boys and Girls ages 7 to 12 

from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Monday thru Friday on student 

attendance days. The After School Program offers a safe, 

well supervised environment for children to participate in 

games, cooking, arts n crafts, movie viewing, working on 

homework and enjoying snacks. The CYC facility at 

5144 Ogden Avenue is being utilized with after school 

programs in a partnership with the Cicero Girls Club. For 

Fall Program conducted 

September 15, 2008 to January 15, 2009 

Fee is $20.00 per Student 

additional information please call Debbie Czyznikiewicz 

at 863-9078 or Rose Porod at 652-3896. 

4. Summer Program Open House & Registration 

Two Informational Open Houses for parents of students 

ages 8 – 14 are scheduled for Thursday, April 27th and 

Tuesday, May 23rd. They will be held at 2944 South 

Laramie Avenue from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Information 

Program Includes: 

Homework Help, Arts and Crafts, Daily Snacks, 

Computer Access, Games, Movie Viewing and More! 

and registration will be available regarding our Summer 

Program including swimming, sports, arts n crafts, cooking, 

games, and more! Staff members will be available to 

serve FREE refreshments and snacks at the Open House 

as well as answer questions. For additional information 

please call Debbie Czyznikiewicz at 863-9078 or Rose 

Porod at 652-3896. 

Make New Friends in a Safe and 

3896 

Healthy Environment 

Register Now for the CYC Fall Programs 

Refreshments will be served at all Open Houses 

Youth Commission Happenings 

5. Annual College Scholarship Partnership 

This partnership is formed between the Cicero Youth 

Commission and Cicero Banks and Savings and Loans. 

The partnership has already been able to assist over seventy-five 

students with their college tuition since 1994. 

The scholarships will be available to Cicero residents that 

are seniors in high school planning to attend any accredited 

college or university full time for the Fall Semester of 

2006. Applications may be obtained by visiting the 

Guidance Counseling Office at Morton East High School 

or calling Wayne Porod at 652-3896. Completed applica- 

6. 14th Annual Spelling Bee 

Plans are underway for the Youth Commission’s Annual 

Town of Cicero Spelling Bee. Grade level competition 

will initially take place within individual schools. 

Finalists from each school in grades 3 through 8 will represent 

their school at the Youth Commission Spelling Bee 

scheduled for May 16th at the Morton College Jedlicka 

Theatre beginning at 6:30 pm. 

7. Top 8th GradeStudent Program 

The Cicero Youth Commission is again sponsoring a program 

to recognize the efforts and achievements of our 

upcoming 8th grade graduates and high school students. 

Individual schools are involved in the selection process. 

The suggested criteria for teachers and administrators for 

8. Honors Breakfast with thePresident 

The top male and female graduates or our elementary 

schools and their parents as well as top Morton H.S. students 

will be honored at our annual event. The program 

will also honor our college scholarship recipients. The 

representatives from our local banks and savings and 

loans will be recognized as well for their continued generous 

support of our College Scholarship Partnership. The 

program is scheduled for Saturday, June 3rd to be held at 

the Alessandro’s Banquet Hall. 

9. Cicero Safety Town SummerProgram 

Our Award Winning Safety Town Program awareness and 

preventive procedures will be instructed to children ages 

5.6. & 7. For information regarding enrolling in a One 

Day Summer Class please call Rose Pored at (708) 652- 

Any questions about our programs? Feel free to 

call Wayne or Rose Porod at 652-3896. 

EQUAL HOUSING 

OPPORTUNITY 

2022 The Cicero Town News April 06

Cicero Community Center Activities 


“Stay in the Game” 

BASKETBALL OPEN GYM 

After school from 3pm to 5:30pm - Monday to Friday 

Saturdays 9am to 11am 1pm to 2:30pm 

5 th Grade to 8 th Grade Free with Student ID or Library Card 

Hight School and College Students Free with Student ID 

Adults $3.00 with ID 

Children 4 th Grade and younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian. 

White Soled Gym Shoes Required! 

Open Evening Volleyball 

Thursday Nights 6:30pm to 7:45pm 

Ages 18 and Over 

ID with Cicero Resident Information Required 

White Soled Gym Shoes Required! 

President Larry Dominick is Proud to Present the following Educational Program at the New Cicero Community Center 

Homework Help / Tutoring 

Offered : Tuesday and Thursday 3pm – 4pm Saturday 10am-11am 

4pm – 5pm 

11am-12 noon 

Fee: FREE !!!!!!!! 

Register at: Community Center Administrative Offices (Registration begins September 23 rd ) 

Beginning October 7 th the Cicero Community Center will offer homework assistance/tutoring for 6 th , 7 th , 

and 8 th Graders. By appointment only! 

This program is a community partnership with Morton East National Honor Society and the Town of Cicero 

Community Center. Students will receive assistance with their school work by Junior and Senior Morton 

East National Honor Society members. 

President Larry Dominick Presents “PARENT & TODDLER GYM TIME PROGRAM” 

A parent and toddler (up to age 4) program offering many different activities for both to explore and spend playtime together. 

Parent supervision/participation required. Come join the fun! 

Offered: 9:30am to 11:00am Monday through Thursday Fee: Daily Fee $1.00 per Child 

Wee Play – Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 

Parent and child activities offered by the Children’s Center. Wee Play offers creative learning, infant massage, play with purpose, 

and read to me. For registration call Maria at 708-516-6222. Classes will be held at the Cicero Community Center. 

Balloon Magic Class 

A class for all ages, come see and learn, how to make balloon animals with El Payasito. Come and Enjoy! 

Fee: 

FREE 

Offered: September 22 nd , 29 th and October 6 th 

Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm 

Register at: Community Center Administrative Offices prior to Class Dates (Only 20 per Class) 

WALKING CLUB 

All residents welcome! Come and walk indoors on rainy or hot summer days. 

Monday - Friday 8:30am to 10am 

Check in at the reception desk is required. Doctor’s note is required for senior participants. 

English as a Second Language Classes (ESL Classes) 

Classes are a partnership with the Town of Cicero Community Center and Morton College. For registration information call Morton 

College at 656-8000 x794. Call for Fall registration and classes. 

For information on facility usage call 708-477-6308 and Press 1 for Community Center 

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WAGGIN’ TAILS 

Spring is here! It’s 

that time of year that 

our kids and pets are 

outside playing. We 

love to see our kids 

having fun with 

their pets but we 

also want to make sure they are all safe! 

First, I would like to introduce you to “Yuppie 

Puppy Peggy” (pictured). 

What a wonderful month at Cicero 

Waggin’ Tails Shelter! 

Please remember when children take their dogs out 

for a walk that sometimes the dog is the one walking 

the child! This has become a big problem. Kids 

are walking larger dogs that pull away from them, 

and then the dog either gets lost or ends up running 

off and biting someone or someone’s pet. 

Peggy, a professional pet groomer at Yuppie 

Puppy Salon in Oak Park, contacted me 

offering to donate her personal time by 

grooming all the animals at our shelter that 

are available for adoption, wanting them to 

look their best when they go to their new 

home with their new family. Of course, I 

thought what an amazing, wonderful lady 

she is! 

I have seen little ones fall when their dog pulls 

them, or when the dog gets loose the child gets so 

upset they run after the dog and they don’t pay 

attention to anything else around them. They run 

after their dog into the street, between cars and in 

alleys. 

Then she amazed me even more! She 

volunteered to come in every 1st and 

3rd Sunday of the month, to provide her 

professional grooming services to our town’s 

furry family members—that’s right, a full 

service grooming session—at a discounted 

price for Cicero residents. 

The puppy pictured in the 

photo below with Peggy came 

to our shelter matted to the 

skin. I didn’t think there would 

be any hope but to shave the 

poor thing down to the skin, 

but look at the miracle Peggy 

preformed on this little girl! 

We need to supervise our kids when they are walking 

our family pet! ALWAYS keep your dog on a 

leash and please make sure that you carry a bag to 

pick up after your pet to avoid any violations and 

fines! We have also had a problem with residents 

bringing their pets to our parks to walk them. There 

are signs posted. “No Dogs Allowed” 

DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE PARKS! 

We have had many situations of dogs attacking people 

and other dogs in the parks and also the problem 

of owners not picking up after their pets when in the 

park. 

That’s not all. Peggy volunteered to donate the proceeds of her discounted 

grooming services back to our town’s Waggin’ Tails Shelter!! 

Peggy is donating her limited personal time out of love for all animals, 

wanting to make sure they are comfortable and to look their best when 

families come in to view them. They now have bows and bandanas and 

smell of fragranced shampoo and cologne. 

Like our other shelter volunteers and our thousands of Cicero pet owners, 

Peggy wants to see animals placed in loving homes and she’s contributing 

greatly to ensuring this happens. Peggy is not only an amazing groomer, 

she is an amazing person. Thank you, Peggy. 

If you have the misfortune of losing your pet and 

you have contacted us to assist you in finding your 

The price for a bath or groom begins at $25.00, but Peggy will consult with 

you regarding any special needs your pet may have. 

pet, PLEASE call us to let us know if your pet has 

been found! We document each pet that is lost in 

our “Lost Pet” log book. We would like to be notified 

so we can mark the pet as being found! 

As for our Animal Welfare Shelter, we have already 

relocated to the new facility and we are in the 

process of setting the shelter up for adoptions. 

We are hoping to begin adopting out animals to 

good homes by the end of May! 

In closing. I would like to say “you are always in 

our hearts” to a wonderful, loving and loyal pet and 

a friend that I loved very much. Cricket Dominick 

passed away on March 17, 2006. She will be loved, 

missed by her family and friends, and in our hearts 

forever. 

“Cricket” Dominick 

January 13, 1998- March 17th 2006 

Woof! Woof! Meow! Meow! 

Sharon Starzyk 

Director, Cicero Animal Welfare and Control 

Chairman, Cicero Animal Welfare Board 

(708) 878-0632 

18 The Cicero Town News April 06 

We do ask that you please call early to make your appointment. Grooming 

takes time and so we are limited to a certain number of pets each Sunday! 

You may call the Cicero Waggin’ Tails Shelter at (708) 652-0825 to schedule 

your appointment. 

Pet Adoptions 

The other wonderful news is for the past two weeks we have not only been 

posting our adoptable pets on the Town of Cicero’s Web Site 

(www.TheTownofCicero.com, Click the “Animal Welfare” Link). Our shelter 

is now also posted on www.Petfinder.com. 

I am pleased to tell all of you that the last two weekends we have adopted 

approximately 95% of the animals that were in need of the wonderful 

homes that they now have! Be sure to check both websites often since they 

are updated weekly sometimes bi-weekly! 

Donations 

As always, I want to sincerely thank our generous Cicero residents for your 

donations. The support has been tremendous in helping us provide for our 

animals. 

Donations can be brought to the Waggin’ Tails Shelter at 1634 S. Laramie, 

Building B (back building). You may also contact us at (708) 652-0825 to 

arrange to have an officer to pick up your donation. 

For monetary donations, please make checks payable to “Town of Cicero” 

and send to: 

CICERO WAGGIN’ TAILS SHELTER 

ATT: SHARON STARZYK/DIRECTOR 

1634 S. LARAMIE (BUILDING B) 

CICERO, IL 60804 

Contacting Us 

If you are in need of an animal welfare officer, please call (708) 652-2130 

and an officer will be dispatched to respond. 

If you witness or even believe animal abuse is taking place, please call 

private line: (708) 878-0632. ALL CALLS ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. You may 

also email me at: sstarzyk@thetownofcicero.com. 

Woof! Woof! Meow! Meow!—For Now. 

God Bless, 

Sharon Starzyk 

Director, Animal Welfare 

Chairman, Animal Welfare Board 

(708) 878-0632 

sstarzyk@thetownofcicero.com 

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Now Available: 

A whole blood assay for the detection of latent and active tuberculosis 

 

 

 

 

Unaffected by BCG vaccination 

Eliminates false positives due to majority of NTM 

Only requires one visit to perform 

Objective and controlled lab test 

Genesis Clinical Laboratory provides a complete range of 

anatomical and clinical laboratory testing. GCL differentiates 

themselves with personalized service and attentiveness 

to the unique issues of the community. They care for 

the patients with passion, skill and innovation. They work 

as a community to serve ours. 

Community Benefits of 

QuantiFERON TB Testing/ Bloodwork 

v.s. 

PPD TB Skin Testing 

Resident Benefits: 

QuantiFERON/Bloodwork v.s PPD/Skin Test 

Requires only a single visit to the Health Dept 

Requires 2 visits to the Health Dept 

50-70% improvement in result accuracy May require unnecessary follow-up 

Reduction in exposure to radiation via Chest X-Ray save $100 Positive results require Chest X-Ray $100 

Results in 24 hours 

Results in 72 hours 

Business Benefits: 

QuantiFERON/Bloodwork vs. PPD/Skin Test 

Refer to above 

Refer to above 

Less work time missed/1 visit 

More work time missed/2 visits 

Arrangements for visiting nurse to business 

Visit to Health Dept required 

Ability to fax results directly to business owner 

Results given to patient for employer 

No unnecessary leave of absence for follow-up 

Leave of absence until follow-up complete 

For more information, Please contact: 

Community Center Building 

Health Department 

2250 S. 49th Ave. 

Cicero, IL 

Elizabeth Dominick RN, Director 

(708) 477-6308 ext. 1002 

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Cicero Public Library News 

It’s hard to believe summer is over and fall is on the way! 

The library is a great place to study, work on school 

assignments or just find a good book to read for fun. 

Adults can also take an Internet class or check out our 

new Film Society. The littlest patrons can enjoy crafts and 

storytime. It’s all here at the library! 

The library will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, for Labor Day 

Kids and Teens 

The Youth Services Department is offering several activities at 

the Main Library, 5225 W. Cermak Road, and South Branch, 

5444 34th St. A Cicero Public Library card is required. For 

more information, call 652-8084 Ext. 7. 

New Books 

Adult Nonfiction 

“Another Man’s Sombrero: A Conservative 

Broadcaster's Undercover Journey Across the Mexican 

Border,” by Darrell Ankarlo 

“Ghostly Adventures: Chilling True Stories from 

America’s Haunted Hot Spots,” by Christopher 

Balzano 

“Cutting-edge Cabinetmaking,” by Robert Ingham 

“A History of the World Cup 1930-2006,” 

by Clemente Angelo Lisi 

Storytime is offered Wednesdays, Sept. 3 to 24, from noon to 

1 p.m. at the Main Library; and from 3 to 4 p.m. at the South 

Branch. Looking for more? Storytime will also be held from 

noon to 1 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 12 and 26. 

Join us for Crafts from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 9 and 23, at 

the South Branch. Evening Crafts will be featured at the Main 

Library from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 4 and 18. 

A fun-filled Game Day will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. 

Friday, Sept. 12. 

Join us for the movie “Toy Story” at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. 

New Children’s Titles 

“Super-size Bugs,” by Andrew Davis 

“Dinomummy,” by Phillip Lars Manning 

“Amped Up: Aly & AJ,” by Grace Norwich 

“Kisses for Daddy,” by Frances Watts 

Adult Fiction 

“Close,” by Martina Cole 

“Matters of Faith,” 

by Kristy Kiernan 

“Art in America,” by Ron 

McLarty 

Adult Programs 

Several programs are offered every month. Call 652- 

8084 Ext. 6 for more information and registration. A 

Cicero Public Library card is required to participate. 

The Scrabble Club will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 

Thursday, Sept. 4. 

“Introduction to the Internet,” will be held from 7 to 

8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in English: and 

Thursday, Sept. 18 in Spanish. 

Library launches Film Society 

The Cicero Public Library is excited to announce 

the founding of the Cicero Public Library Film 

Society. The Society will screen films on the first 

Friday of the month, from September to May. 

The first screening will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, 

Sept. 5. A short discussion of 

the film will follow. 

For more information, call 652- 

8084. Ext. 6. 

“Introduction to E-mail” will be held from from 10 

a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, in English; and 

from 11 to noon Saturday, Sept. 27, in Spanish. 

In fashion 

Staff members Patty Conroy, Francisco Cruz, 

Vanessa Parrilla and Alonso Zaragoza will feature 

their library-themed fashion creations at “Style from 

the Stacks” at this year’s Illinois Library Association 

Conference. We’re very proud of our library 

fashionistas and we’ll have pictures in next month’s 

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Clyde Park Happenings 

"WHERE FUN THINGS ARE HAPPENING !" 

Clyde Park District program registrations are taken only at the Cicero Stadium, located at 1909 S. Laramie Ave. in Cicero 

REGISTRATION HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8:30 A.M. - 7:45 P.M. / SATURDAY: 9:00 A.M. 2:45 P.M. 

TINY TOTS PLAY SCHOOL PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS REGISTRATION QUESTIONS CALL: 708-652-3545 

HALF/EXTENDED/FULL DAY PROGRAM Lessons given at Parkholme MOVIE VIDEO PRODUCTION 

$350.00 HD / $525.00 ED/$700.00 FD 1820 S. 51st Avenue ATTENTION! 

** 7 WEEK SESSION ** Monday-Friday 4 /30 min. private lessons per month Kids Ages 8 - & UP including adults!! 

HALF DAY 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM All ages welcome! Learn… *Acting* Video Editing* 

EXTENDED DAY 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM We CAN teach you how to play!! *Casting *Talk Show* Stage Production 

FULL DAY 8:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M. Cost: $60.00 ID / $75.00 OD per month Script Production* Short Film Production 

takes place at Manor Park 5800 Park Ave KUNG-FU Class meets on Wednesdays 

Payment due in full at time of registration Manor Park 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

-- Session 1 Begins September 8, 2008 5800 W. Park Avenue Class develops a DVD and each participant 

--Session 2 Begins October 27, 2008 Ages/ Tues & Thurs / Sat receives a copy to take home at end of session 

-- Session 3 Begins December 15, 2008 5-9 / 5:30 - 6:30 pm / 9-10 am Register now for 2 month session!! 

-- Session 4 Begins February 16, 2009 10& up / 6:30 - 7:30 pm / 8-9 am NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 

-- Session 5 Begins April 13, 2009 Cost: $50.00 ID / $65.00 OD per month Takes place at our Clyde Bldg (Rear) 

**SESSIONS OFFERED CLASSIC BALLET 2734 S. 61st Ave 

OTHER THAN 1/2 D MORNING WILL REGISTER NOW **Each session teaches something new** 

DEPEND ON PARTICIPATION ** Manor Park $60.00 ID / $75.00 OD (for 8 Weeks) 

OUT OF DISTRICT IS ONLY $15.00 MORE 5800 W. Park Avenue INDOOR SOCCER 

ABC's & 123's along with crafts and Tuesdays & Thursdays $40.00 IN DIST. / $55.00 OUT OF DIST. 

other fun things! Come Learn with us!! Ages 2-3 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. REGISTRATION BEGINS OCTOBER 6, 2008 

BOXING LESSONS 4-5 45 6:00 - 6:30 p.m REGISTRATION ENDS NOVEMBER 11, 2008 

** LEARN TECHNIQUE AND DISCIPLINE ** 6 & older 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. GRADES PRE-K THRU 8TH GRADE 

FRIDAY FROM 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. Cost: $40.00 ID/$55.00 OD per month All skill levels welcome! 

COST: $20.00 PER MONTH UPCOMING EVENTS Games to be played at Morton East 

CLASSES TAKE PLACE AT: WINDYCITYROLLERS.COM Early Registration strongly encouraged! 

MANOR BUILDING ROLLER DERBY Register at Cicero Stadium 

5800 PARK AVENUE 9/20/08 & 10/25/08 VOLUNTEER SOCCER COACHES NEEDED 

BI-LINGUAL INSTRUCTOR 8 COUNT BOXING CALL GERARDO 708-516-0858 

AGES 6 THRU ADULT SEPTEMBER 19. 2008 *** WINTER BASKETBALL *** 

BREAKDANCE CLASSES 312-226-5800 $25.00 IN DIST. / $30.00 OUT OF DIST. 

LEARN THE MOVES - HAVE SOME FUN! PANDA GRAPPLING REGISTRATION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 8TH 

$20.00 EACH SESSION - MONTHLY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS EARLY REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED! 

TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM OR 10/10/08 PRE-K THRU 8TH GRADE 

THURSDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM POWER FIGHTS All Skill Levels Welcome! 

REGISTER FOR BOTH CLASSES AT ONCE DECEMBER 6, 2008 Come join us and have some fun! 

AND SAVE $5.00 ($35.00 for both!!) **PLEASE CALL OR VISIT US ON GAMES BEGIN IN OCTOBER 

Classes held at our Clyde Building (Rear) THE WEB FOR THE LATEST INFO QUESTIONS CALL: 708-652-3545 

2734 S. 61st Ave ON SPECIAL EVENTS" LEARN THE SKILLS OF BASKETBALL 

Open to kids and Adults 8 and up 

SIGN UP TODAY 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT 

DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC 

We want to teach you!! 

**IF YOU'VE BEEN WITH US BEFORE - REGISTER AGAIN! EACH SESSION TEACHES SOMETHING NEW!!** 

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 29, 2008 6:45 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. / $15.00 per participant 

Ages 5 - 12 years old - Each Child takes home a Magic Kit 

Parents of participants are FREE 

(We reserve the right to cancel due to low enrollment - so Register EARLY!) 

** WSSRA (West Suburban Special Recreation) serving the needs of disabled children and adults in the Town of Cicero ** 

Recreation Programs such as sports, social clubs, exercise programs, excursion groups and athletics are available year round for Town of Cicero 

Residents with special needs, through WSSRA. Please call (847)455-2100. Come out and play!! 

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Corazón Community Services 

presents 

HAVANA NIGHTS 

! 

Saturday, September 20, 2008 

! 

Come feel the rhythm of Cuba, taste the flavors of authentic Cuban cuisine and enjoy the sounds of salsa! 

Doors Open Dinner Served Live Music 

6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 

KLAS Restaurant 

5734 West Cermak Rd. 

Cicero, IL 60804 

Individual Ticket $35 

Couples Evening $60 

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For more information and to buy tickets (708) 656-1400


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Fran Reitz, Chairman of the Board of Trustees 

at Morton College 

invites you to a conversation 

with 

Miguel del Valle 

on 

“Our Underappreciated Assets: Community Colleges in Illinois” 

Mr. del Valle, the City Clerk for the city of Chicago, 

is a life-long champion for higher education. During 

his 20 years in the Illinois State Senate, he served 

as chairman of the Senate Education Committee, 

co-chairman of the Senate Select Committee on 

Education Funding Reform and was a member of 

the Senate Higher Education Committee. 

Mr. del Valle will address key stakeholders in 

the Morton College District and the greater 

Chicagoland area on the increasing relevance 

and importance of community colleges in our 

digital, information-driven world. 

Invitees include: 

State legislators 

Local and regional-elected officials 

Leaders from our business, civic, philanthropic 

and education communities 

Thursday, September 4, 2008 

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Morton College 

Jedlicka Performing Arts Center 

3801 S. Central Avenue 

Cicero, IL 

(708) 656-8000, Ext. 211 

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“Disponible con buen enganche, llàme para màs detalles” 

‘04 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, Equipado! 

‘02 Ford Windstar, 7 Pasajeros! 

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708-222-6100 

5110 W. Cermak Rd. Cicero, IL 60804 

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Special Announcement 

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ECRWSS 

Postal Customer 


SEPTEMBER 2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 

PRESORTED 

STANDARD 

U.S. POSTAGE 

PAID 

Oak Brook, IL 

Permit # 100 

www.TheTownOfCicero.com 

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Town Board Meeting -10 am 

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Mexican Independence Day 

Festival & Carnival 

El Grito 

PLAY AT MORTON COLLEGE 

“LILLIES OF THE FIELD” 3PM 

MOVIE AT MORTON COLLEGE 

“MISS PETTIGREW” 2PM 

MOVIE IN SPANISH AT MORTON 

COLLEGE ‘THE BUCKET LIST’ 2PM 

• Pres. Dominick’s Town-Wide 

Neighborhood Watch - 6pm 

• Neighborhood Watch 

Aguascliente Restaurant - 7pm 


-Woodvine School - 6:30pm 


- Burnham School - 6:30pm 

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Mexican Independence Day 

Festival & Carnival 

Dominick, Cicero honor 

Purple Heart recipient Pfc. 

Frank Pierson 

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Mexican Independence 

Day Festival & Carnival 

Mexican Independence 

Day Parade 

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Corazon Community 

Services presents 

Havana Nights! 

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MOVIE AT MORTON COLLEGE 

“SISTERHOOD OF THE 

TRAVELING PANTS I” 2PM 

Town Board Meeting -10 am 


Morton East High - 7pm 

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MOVIE AT THE KERASOTES 

SHOWPLACE THE COMEDY 

“GHOST TOWN” 11AM 


Drexel Community Hall - 7pm

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